Acoustics and Psychoacoustics, Third Edition (Music Technology) [Paperback]

David Howard (Author), Jamie Angus (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0240519957 | ISBN-13: 978-0240519951 | Publication Date: June 20, 2006 | Edition: 3

Acoustics and Psychoacoustics is ideal for students of music technology, sound recording, traditional music and acoustics, as well as engineers studying audio, multimedia and communications systems. Gain a practical understanding of how real musical sounds behave and are perceived in real spaces with this accessible and interesting read.

This third edition offers a CD of audio examples, crucial for a clear understanding of the concepts discussed.

Visit the book's supporting website at http://books.elsevier.com/0240519957 for additional resources such as:
* Questions and exercises to test your knowledge
* Web links for further resources and research
* Audio clips
* Calculation facilities (eg. adding decibel values and converting between frequency ratio and cents/semitones)
This website can also be reached via www.focalpress.com

* A broad-ranging introduction to acoustics and psychoacoustics
* Gain a practical understanding of the subject with this highly accessible guide
* For a clear understanding of the concepts discussed follow the accompanying CD of audio examples

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book isn't aimed at those looking for straightforward guidance on designing sound systems to suit a particular application, but it does ably equip the reader with an armoury of knowledge to be able to do so." Lighting and Sound, Sept 06

Review of the previous edition:

'This book is a good choice for music students - and ear surgeons. For anyone studying acoustics for the first time the explanations are about as easy as they come and the coverage wide too.'
Hi-Fi World

'a comprehensive book designed to provide a broad-ranging introduction to the subject of acoustics,' Audio, Video and Broadcasting magazine

'a good solid reference', Guy Scarlett, Lecturer, UK

"The sound and the way we hear it; its characteristics and the complex processes that are carried out between the hearing and the brain to interpret it; its processing; the musical notes; the tuning systems; the audition environments or spaces, and more. "Acoustics and Psychoacoustics" talks about all these topics in a precise, clear way with a wide variety of examples so that the reader can solve any doubt." - Tecnoprofile Magazine

Book Description

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject of acoustics, including the principles of human perception of sound, sometimes called psychoacoustics.

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 3 edition (June 20, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240519957
• ISBN-13: 978-0240519951
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,343,716 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good, gentle introduction to acoustics, November 3, 2007

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This review is from: Acoustics and Psychoacoustics, Third Edition (Music Technology) (Paperback)

Seems to be an easier acoustics text than the classic Rossing and similar approaches. The focus is sufficiently practical to bring in generalist or the technician who wants to understand a bit more, but also sufficiently deep to satisfy anyone other than a physicist. But they'd just add another book on, and be happy as well.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Necessary reading, December 7, 2010

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This review is from: Acoustics and Psychoacoustics, Third Edition (Music Technology) (Paperback)

If you are into music, recording sound, auditory perceptual anomalies, even home theater and acoustics, this is a very cool book. Chock full of interesting tidbits that can enable you to further your pursuits. It's not a page turner.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great textbook, March 27, 2009

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This review is from: Acoustics and Psychoacoustics, Third Edition (Music Technology) (Paperback)

I'm using this for a class, and it's been a great resource. Sometimes I find it a bit dry, but I'm finding most of my sound recording and electronic music textbooks to be pretty dry. For example, Dodge & Jerse's textbook on computer synthesis is super boring.